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Hernkyn Pioneers

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Game Version3 models6 models
Version 3.2Aug 20, 2025
80 pts
↓-10 pts
160 pts
↓-20 pts
Version 1.3Sep 7, 2023
90 pts
↓-15 pts
180 pts
↓-30 pts
Version 1.0Jun 16, 2023
105 pts
210 pts
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Models
M
T
SV
W
LD
OC
Hernkyn Pioneer 90 x 52.5mm Oval Base
12"
6
4+
3
7+
2
Ranged Weapons
RNG
A
BS
S
AP
D
Ion beamer
Blast
18"
D3+1
4+
8
-2
1
HYLas rotary cannon
Sustained Hits 1
24"
6
4+
6
-1
1
Bolt shotgun
Assault
18"
2
4+
5
0
1
Bolt revolver
Pistol
12"
1
4+
5
0
1
Magna-coil autocannon
24"
3
4+
7
-1
2
Melee Weapons
RNG
A
WS
S
AP
D
Plasma knife
Melee
2
4+
4
-2
1
Keywords
Pioneers
Fly
Hernkyn
Mounted
Grenades
Costs
3 models
80 pts
6 models
160 pts
Unit Composition
  • 3-6 Hernkyn Pioneers

Every model is equipped with: bolt revolver; bolt shotgun; magna-coil autocannon; plasma knife.

Wargear Options
  • 1 model that is not equipped with either a HYLas rotary cannon or an ion beamer can be equipped with 1 panspectral scanner. *

  • 1 model that is not equipped with either a HYLas rotary cannon or an ion beamer can be equipped with 1 rollbar searchlight. *

  • A model can only take one of these options, and cannot be equipped with a HYLas rotary cannon or an ion beamer.

  • 1 model that is not equipped with either a HYLas rotary cannon or an ion beamer can be equipped with 1 multiwave comms array. *
  • For every 3 models in this unit, 1 model can be equipped with one of the following: ◦ 1 HYLas rotary cannon ◦ 1 ion beamer
Core Abilities
Scouts 9"
Faction Abilities
Prioritised Efficiency
Unit Abilities
Outflanking Mag-Riders

At the end of your opponent’s turn, if this unit is wholly within 9" of one or more battlefield edges and not within Engagement Range of one or more enemy units, you can remove it from the battlefield and place it into Strategic Reserves.

Wargear
Panspectral Scanner

Each time a model in the bearer’s unit makes a ranged attack, re‑roll a Hit roll of 1.

Rollbar Searchlight

Each time a model in the bearer’s unit makes a ranged attack, you can ignore any or all modifiers to the Hit roll.

Multiwave Comms Array

Each time you target the bearer’s unit with a Stratagem, roll one D6: on a 5+, you gain 1CP.